Mexico Revolution Day
Friday, November 20, 2026
First Independence War. Mexico starts its first war of independence against Spain
History
Mexico's First Independence War. Mexico starts its first war of independence against Spain
How It's Celebrated
Mexico Revolution Day is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.
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Every 14 March is a public holiday in Andorra called “Constitution Day”. Constitution Day commemorates the day in 1993 when Andorra’s current constitution was approved by 74 percent of the voters in a referendum. In 2027, Constitution Day falls on Sunday 14 March. The holiday will be on Tuesday 14 March in 2028. The government of Andorra has determined that businesses close down on four national public holidays, and Constitution Day is among those four. However, there may be some exceptions at ski resorts and certain tourist centres. Also on Constitution Day, there will be special speeches delivered by the two “co-princes” of Andorra and other important government leaders. The country will be full of flying Andorran flags and a host of cultural events. And you can also attend the big fireworks display in the capital city and the various concerts that also are held there on 14 March.
Good Friday *
Easter in Mexico is arguably the most important holiday and religious season of the year as the nation’s majority-catholic population remembers the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Though not official national holidays, Holy Thursday and Good Friday are treated as such across the country. In 2027, Holy Thursday falls on 25 March, while Good Friday falls on 26 March. In 2028, Good Friday will be observed on 14 April. Note: Easter is not an official national holiday, but is widely observed throughout Mexico. The lead-up to Holy Week begins with carnival celebrations just prior to the 40-day Lenten season, which is known in Mexico as “Cuaresma.” Red meats are given up during this time, and the Mexican diet is significantly adjusted as a result. Ash Wednesday is the day after carnival celebrations and marks the start of lent. Semana Santa (Holy Week) begins on Palm Sunday and runs until Easter Sunday. On Palm Sunday, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey is celebrated. Since the Jews of his day tore down palm branches and laid them in his path, many processions throughout Mexico reenact this event. The people carry palm leaves through the streets to commemorate this holy day one week before Easter. On Holy Thursday, the day when Jesus washed his disciples’ feet during the Last Supper, there is a special mass and often a foot-washing ceremony. This was also the day on which Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, and some Mexicans visit seven churches to keep a “vigil” of prayer and devotion on the day when the disciples were told to “watch and pray” in the garden but failed. On Holy Friday, when Christ was crucified, icons of Christ and of Mary are carried about the towns along with costumed participants. There are many passion plays, reenacting the arrest, trial, sufferings, death, and Resurrection of Christ. On Holy Saturday, or “Sabado de Gloria” (Saturday of Glory), Judas is burned in effigy in some parts of Mexico. He is shamed in this way because of his betrayal of Christ for 30 pieces of silver. Figurines are made out of cardboard or paper mache, sometimes with firecrackers tied on, and then burned up. On Easter Sunday, there is little to be found of Easter baskets, candy, boiled eggs, and bunnies. Instead, it is a solemn occasion whereon the faithful attend mass and then return to their homes for a special family dinner. In some locations, however, there are fireworks displays, dancing, musical performances, and colourful processions.
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